With a plethora of astute literature by a gazillion teachers, gurus and yogis out there on the shelves, it can be daunting to know where to start your education into the language and intellectual depth of yoga. Here, I have collected a list of favorites from some of my yoga teacher peers from all over the world for you to peruse and enjoy! [wp_ad_camp_1]

6. Helena Mercera

7. Nicole Tiska

Teacher in Wenzhou, China recommends Ashtanga Yoga: a Practice Guide by Larry Schultz, one she "mainly uses with students and for quick review.” For more spiritual introspection, she suggests Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh which she finds greatly inspiring, especially on “tricky” days.

Several of these books were cross-referenced by multiple teachers on this list. It is a compilation purposefully gathered from teachers all over the world to give you a well-rounded (and yet small) sense of what is out there and a place to start.